After a long holdout, Buffalo Bills safety Jairus Byrd signed a one-year franchise tender Tuesday. The team announced the signing in a press release after practice was over.

The Bills designated Byrd as their franchise player on March 1, and the two parties failed to negotiate a long-term contract extension by the July 15 deadline.

The two-time Pro Bowler started every game for Buffalo in 2012 and finished with 76 tackles and five interceptions.

Bradham faces charges: The Bills could be without one of their starting linebackers to start the 2013 season. Nigel Bradham was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana after a traffic stop in Tonawanda on Saturday.

The player was stopped at about 2 a.m. after an officer smelled marijuana, town of Tonawanda Police Lt. Nicholas Bado said. Bradham allegedly turned over a bag containing a small amount of the drug. There was no indication he had been using it while driving, Bado said.

"It's just a legal issue, I made a mistake, that was it," Bradham said.

Buffalo General Manager Doug Whaley said the team is waiting for the National Football League to make a ruling on the incident since it's a violation of the personal conduct rule

"Obviously its very disappointing," Bills coach Doug Marrone said. "We take those type of things very seriously. ... We do so much with our players about being a pro, what the NFL shield means, obviously what it means to be a Bill and we expect our players to make good choices in their life and obviously Nigel is disappointed in his choices."

Gilmore's toe OK: Cornerback Stephon Gilmore left practice to have trainers examine a toe on his right foot. He watched the remainder of the session from the sideline, and Marrone didn't anticipate the injury being a problem going forward.

Dareus gets pick six: Defensive lineman Marcell Dareus intercepted a tipped ball during team work and ran it back for a touchdown. Marrone gave him a hard time about the return.

"I said, 'What are the odds of you going right back in there and playing the next play? Do I need to get you a trainer?'" the coach said. "He said, 'I'm ready to go, but I just scored a touchdown. Don't they have to kick off?'"

Ross leaves to welcome baby: Marrone allowed defensive lineman Jay Ross to leave training camp because his wife was expecting to have a baby.

Buffalo also waived guard Keith Williams. He was designated as waived/injured.